Greetings!

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I am Rev. John Bain and I am thrilled to be the Pastor of FCC Las Vegas.

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I was born and raised in North Central Montana, the oldest of five children. I received undergraduate degrees from the University of Montana and Northwest Christian College(now University). I received my MDIV from Brite Divinity School at TCU. I have served congregations in Texas, Virginia, Montana, Kansas and Oklahoma.

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Ronni, my spouse of over thirty years, and I are the proud parents of three children, all of whom are now grown and finding their way in the world. Ronni is originally from Saint Joseph, Missouri. We met in seminary and have been on this life-long adventure of church most of our adult lives. Our oldest, Danelle lives in Brooklyn, New York. Our oldest son lives in Emporia, Kansas and our youngest, Micah and his wife Lilia live in Wichita, Kansas.

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When not being actively engaged in ministry, I like to get three or four miles in a day either walking or running. I am so looking forward to exploring all the trails and venues to do that on in this area. I enjoy reading-particularly Historical Fiction, playing the piano and am currently learning to play the guitar. I also enjoy baking on occasion. In the past I have also been engaged in community theater and now Ronni and I are looking forward to taking advantage of the many plays and entertainment opportunities available to us here.

 

The both of us are looking forward to growing in faith and faithfulness alongside this great congregation as together we learn to more fully live out our calling in this movement of God for wholeness in a fragmented world.

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Grace and peace to all,

John

Paul Kellogg

Director of Music Ministries

 

Paul Kellogg is a musician and teacher with experience performing in many different settings on a variety of instruments.  Paul is a graduate of California Lutheran University with a BA in Music Production.  

 

Following his graduation from CLU in 2020, Paul worked for NRG recording studios, before moving into teaching private lessons at Music and Arts in Glendora, California and West Coast Music Academy in Granada Hills and Santa Clarita.  Following that he became a 5th and 6th grade music instructor at St. Patricks Episcopal Day School in Thousand Oaks, California.  Paul served as music minister at Redeemer Lutheran in Thousand Oaks, California from 2018 - 2021 and St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal in Simi Valley from 2021-2024.  

 

Paul moved to Las Vegas in 2024 and is now a fourth grade teacher at Kirk L. Adams Elementary School as well a private in-home music instructor with Doorstep Music Lessons.  He teaches (and plays!) piano, organ, bass, drums, ukulele and voice.  During his free time, Paul enjoys mountain biking and running.